Linda Hervieux
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English
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In the early hours of June 6, 1944, the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, a unit of African-American soldiers, landed on the beaches of France. Their orders were to man a curtain of armed balloons meant to deter enemy aircraft. One member of the 320th would be nominated for the Medal of Honor, an award he would never receive. Drawing on newly uncovered military records and dozens of original interviews with surviving members of the 320th and their...
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Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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"Whether you want to climb the Eiffel Tower in Paris, sip wine in Burgundy, or indulge in French cuisine in Lyon, the local Fodor's travel experts in France are here to help! Fodor's Essential France is part of the award-winning Fodor's Essential series recognized by Booklist as the "Best Travel Guide in 2019." This guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process...
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Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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Written by locals, Fodor's Paris annual travel guidebook offers expert advice and insider tips for all tastes and budgets to help you make the most out of your visit to Paris. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease. Join Fodor's in exploring one of the most romantic cities in France and Europe.
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Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
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Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a dramatic visual design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions and other valuable features.
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
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Paris is an all-time top destination for travelers, and it's easy to see the allure: the experiences---dining, shopping, museum-going, neighborhood strolling---are all legendary. This stunning full-color Fodor's guide captures the best of the City of Light, from the masterful cuisine to the sweeping romance of the Eiffel Tower.
Pub. Date
c2015.
Language
English
Description
Paris is an all-time top destination for travelers, and it's easy to see the allure: the experiences---dining, shopping, museum-going, neighborhood strolling---are all legendary. This stunning full-color Fodor's guide captures the best of the City of Light, from the masterful cuisine to the sweeping romance of the Eiffel Tower. NEW THIS EDITION: Paris is always changing, and this edition captures the City of Light's hottest new restaurants, hotels,...
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Paris is an all-time top destination for travelers, and it's easy to see the allure: the experiences---dining, shopping, museum-going, neighborhood strolling---are all legendary. This stunning full-color Fodor's guide captures the best of the City of Light, from the masterful cuisine to the sweeping romance of the Eiffel Tower.
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Written by locals, Fodor's Paris annual travel guidebook offers expert advice and insider tips for all tastes and budgets to help you make the most out of your visit to Paris. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease. Join Fodor's in exploring one of the most romantic cities in France and Europe.
Author
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
The injustices of 1940s Jim Crow America are brought to life in this extraordinary blend of military and social history, an account that pays tribute to the valor of an all-black battalion whose crucial contributions at D-day have gone unrecognized to this day.
In the early hours of June 6, 1944, the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, a unit of African American soldiers, landed on the beaches of France. Their orders were to man a curtain of
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